Novak Djokovic fingers private invite to Tom Brady as NFL icon has particular seat
Novak Djokovic had a particular supporter in attendance for his French Open closing on Sunday as Tom Brady was noticed in his participant field. The pair have a superb relationship and the NFL star would have acquired a private invitation to hitch Djokovic’s camp on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Djokovic is hoping to make historical past on the French Open as he faces Casper Ruud. With a victory, the world No 3 would grow to be the primary man ever to win a document 23 Grand Slam titles – surpassing Rafael Nadal who holds 22.
In his quest for a twenty third Major, the Serb seems to be drawing inspiration from one other sporting icon in Brady. The quarterback attended the ultimate however had a particular seat as he was seen in Djokovic’s field alongside the third seed’s spouse Jelena.
The pair might be seen in dialog because the 36-year-old began his marketing campaign for a 3rd French Open crown. Djokovic has beforehand revealed that he usually speaks with Brady usually as a supply of steering.
In 2021, Djokovic advised Tennis Majors that he usually confided in Brady amongst others. He stated: “I was close with Kobe Bryant, as well as Monica Seles, Andre Agassi and Boris Becker, who were my coaches, and Pete Sampras.
“I’ve spoken usually with them, and I communicate with Tom Brady often about coaching and restoration. I make an effort to utilize the chance to share one thing with all sportsmen and sportswomen, issues that aided me or hindered me, and I ask questions, particularly to those that have reached the top of their sport.”
While Djokovic has arguably already reached the pinnacle of tennis, he will be hoping to cement his position at the top on Sunday. As well as having 23 Majors to his name, a win would also make him the first man ever to win all four Grand Slams at least three times.
The 36-year-old has played for the men’s singles Grand Slam record once before – at the 2021 US Open. At the time, it would have been a 21st Major title and would have seen him complete the Calendar Grand Slam.
He suffered defeat to Daniil Medvedev but is ready to have another shot at history. “Pressure is at all times on my shoulders, so it isn’t going to be completely different. But it is a part of my sport, a part of my life, all that I do,” he said after the semi-final.
“I feel that having stress is a privilege. But it is a supply of motivation, as nicely. Great motivation to play nicely and to succeed in Sunday.”